You don't have to pick one tool. Combining Claude Code and Cursor on the same project gives you terminal automation and visual editing in one workflow.
Use Cursor for interactive editing and visual diffs. Use Claude Code for automation, multi-file reasoning, and shell pipelines.
Run Claude Code inside Cursor's integrated terminal. Both tools see the same project files. You get Cursor's visual feedback and Claude Code's terminal power without switching windows or syncing state.